The Head of Regulatory Affairs (HoRA)will be responsible for ensuring an adequate and timely interaction with the authorities, the development of the Airworthiness function within CycloTech and the future build-up of an approved Design Organisation (DOA) for the new 360° thrust vectoring propulsion system based on CycloRotors. The HoRA will be responsible for building a procedure management system and creation and maintenance of the Design Organization Handbook per applicable EASA requirements, together with promoting the Safety-First culture within the organization. Initially, the HoRA reports directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities:

• Be the primary contact point at CycloTech for all Aviation Authorities and establish and maintain a good relationship with main global Aviation Authorities
• Monitor the evolving regulations with respect to eVTOLs and Electric Hybrid Propulsion System, in particular and provide requirements stemming from regulations for the design of CycloRotors
• Organize a company procedures system to fulfil company priorities, as well as EASA Part 21 requirements including a Safety Management System
• Educate the company with respect to aviation regulations and contribute to a comprehensive safety culture
• Lead the establishment of a DOA
• Establish, develop, and manage the Airworthiness team, ensure proper staffing and procedural support with respect to company priorities and objectives
• Drive future Type Certificate activities

This includes:

• Ensure that the engineering teams are up to date with new/revised applicable certification regulations through regular training
• Develop the Design Organisation Handbook and ensure its proper maintenance
• Co-operate with the Authorities in developing procedures to be used for the Design Organisation Approval and type certification process (Electric Hybrid Propulsion System), including SORA
• Nomination and development of Certification Verification Engineers (CVEs)
• Coordinate and manage all certification activities
• Ensure proper compliance demonstration and fulfilment of airworthiness and safety objectives
• Report safety critical events to the relevant authorities and implement corrective measures

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years’ continuous experience within an aerospace design organization, preferably in aviation propulsion systems, or at a European Air Safety Agency
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior airworthiness role, preferably for propulsion systems
• Comprehensive understanding of EASA Regulations: Part 21, CS-E, SC-VTOL and SC-EHPS
• Experience in working with EASA
• Experience in building and leading an airworthiness team
• Fluent communication in English

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in working with Austro Control, FAA, UK CAA or other aviation authorities
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 34 and other aviation regulations
• Familiar with building a Safety Management System (SMS)
• Experience in building organizations from scratch
• Self -reliance, reliability, punctuality, accurate and conscientious way of working

We offer:

• Exciting and challenging development work on a revolutionary technology in a young dynamic team
• Short decision-making processes and development of the leadership and technical skills
• Flexible working hours
• Team events: BBQs, happy hours, teambuilding activities

We ensure proper compensation according to qualification and experience. If you are Interested in this
opportunity, please send your motivation letter and CV to: e.gutlic@cyclotech.at

Head of Regulatory Affairs / Airworthiness (m/f/d)